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What to know about foster care
Children are placed in foster care for different reasons, which include abuse, deliberate neglect and exploitation. Foster care is a form of alternative care for a child who, as a result of a court order, is in the care of a person who is not his or ...
Who qualifies for foster child grant?
To qualify: The foster parent must be a South African citizen, permanent resident or refugee The foster parent and the child must live in South Africa The foster child must be legally placed in the custody of the foster parent’s care and the child ...
What to know about foster child grant?
Foster child grant simply refers to the financial support that is rendered by the government of South Africa towards the up keep of a foster child. A foster child is placed in the custody of an adult person who is fit and able to provide care and ...
How much is the foster child grant?
The foster parent will get R1 040.00 per month per child. This grant is payable until the child reaches the age of 18. An application can be made for the child to remain in care beyond the age of 18 years if the child needs to attend certain forms of ...
How many children can be placed with a foster parent?
A foster parent can care for up to 6 (six) children unless a competent Children’s court orders otherwise.